What is Mexico’s May 1 Labor Day commonly called in Spanish?

Mexico’s May 1 Labor Day is commonly called Día del Trabajo.

The Spanish phrase translates as “Day of Labor” or “Workers’ Day.” Mexico observes it on May 1 as a national public holiday connected with the international labor movement and workers’ rights.

The date is also known internationally as International Workers’ Day or May Day. In Mexico, trade unions and workers’ organizations have traditionally marked it with public events, including marches and demonstrations, although the form and scale of observance can vary.

Día del Trabajo should not be confused with Mexico’s Día de la Independencia on September 16, Día de los Muertos on November 1 and 2, or Día de la Constitución on the first Monday of February. Those holidays commemorate different historical or cultural subjects.